had a bit of drama last week when they were in kennels, dreamer now sports a lovely scar! other than that though he's been a little darling and has settled right in as part of the family. oh, and he's already figured out how to open the cupboard where there treats are kept........time to find a new hiding place.

Any news on how Billy is doing?

Hi Billy, how are you settling in? IsDreamer showing you how to behave in your new home? Lovely boy, always in my thoughts. luv t

So pleased for you Billy, this time it's forever! Be happy special boy x

it was so lovely to see Billy today looking so well and so happy with his new owners and his greyhound sis Dreamer. he is now officially adopted and seemed very pleased about it. well done Billy. xxxx

Oh my boy, keeping everything crossed for you this time. Good luck. xx

Just goes to show the perfect home is always there for those who wait.

Good luck Bailey hope everything goes well for you and your new family xx

I'm keeping everything crossed that this is the forever home you deserve xxxx

Hopefully this will be his forever home keeping everything crossed.

Oh my darling, thats so unfair, your back again. Better be be a quick stay, your such a lovely lad. And I still miss you, you cheeky tyke. luv t

billie as i said about huggie it takes time for dogs to adjust to situations but don,t worry your right home will come along xx

poor billie now we know you are amazing and even though you have been returned it was not your fault at all!!!

Sadly Billy has been returned today due to an unexpected change in the families circumstances.

So happy for you Billy, we loved having you as a house guest and wish you, your hound sister and new family all the best for the future xxxx

Yippee for Billy Bob, I'm so pleased for you. Your such a beautiful boy & you still tug at my heartstrings. We only fostered you for a week but it was fun wasn't it? Miss you & be a good boy.
luv t reubes & blossom

so pleased for this boy and he has a sister to play with as well.Fantastic!

Well done bailey be good to Rosie! Be happy xxx

So pleased for Billy, he was there when I chose Hammy and he was so lovely.

Pleased for you Bailey xxxx

Oh, this is such good news - well done my lovely boy. xx

Ooooh, I'll have everything crossed too! I used to have a Yorkie, he was my first dog, he was little, fluffy, had 3 legs, people would stop me and oooh and ahhh at him but I loved him for his big dog attitude! He was such a strong confident character, nothing bothered him, he was an amazing friend to me and was with me during some tough times in my life...I loved him so much...when he died suddenly at 14 I wanted his brother (my spaniel) not to be alone and that's how Buddy, my first Grey, came into our lives...maybe this is fate? Your friend and Billy can give each other lots of TLC...still got things crossed! x

Oh bailey you've been reserved xx so pleased for u I'm at work xx was hoping to come over today n c u hope it all works out for u xx

Tash, if I didn't have a sensible husband, boo hiss, Billy would be at my house but I'm told no, 2 is enough!!! So next best thing, encourage my bestest friend, whose sadly lost her yorkie to the Bridge, that Billy is the boy for her n well me n my girls too, LOL. So got EVERYTHING crossed!!!! xxxx

Oh Billy, this sounds promising, you deserve a loving forever home...Shelly, Billy stayed with me and my 2 boys for a few weeks whie Daybreaks was being beautified and he was a gorgeous house mate! I'm sure Ruth has filled you in on his history...he was very gentle and respectful of my children, who are 10 and 11 years old, they have been brought up around dogs and understood the rules of how to behave around a dog, but, because of Billy's history, we had extra rules to help him feel safe...they were told to be calm around him, not to stroke him when he was lying down but to call him over to them if they wanted a cuddle from him. He was happy with them running around playing near him, but I was always mindful to let him know he didn't need to worry. He's very interested in high noises, squeeky toys, whistling etc and I can see that he would find a young childs high voice, whether upset, happy or excited, very interesting/confusing and he'd need to be told not to worry. He is a beautiful hound inside and out who deserves the next home to be his forever one, we loved having him stay with us and if it wasn't for my sensible husband, he would have been our number 4 dog (boo to sensible husbands!) I'll keep my fingers crossed for a happy ending xxxx

N sending u lots of cuddles to xx

Might be coming to c weekend bailey bringing my son to have a look n a play with u what do u think xx

How's bailey sending u cuddles x

I need him or Rosie b!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bailey walks beautifully and is a real poppett. My cuddle for you today & keeping fingers crossed you find your new home very soon - you deserve it.

Been to c bailey what a beautiful boy very smitten by him , even my hubby liked him , could of brought him home today but need to work on my son , maybe next weekend when we take him to meet him , wish me luck ,

What a lovely boy Bailey is. Saw him at the kennels today. He seems quite small for a boy (sorry Fearne, thought you were the boy in the kennel until I had a closer look!!!). He is such a gorgeous, gorgeous boy with a very gentle approach. If I could have got away with it, he would have come home with me! Mand xx

Awww Billy Bob I missed your birthday yesterday. Never mind, I'm popping by tom so will give you a cuddle for real. xx

Happy Birthday for yesterday Bailey xxx

Happy birthday bailey

Happy Birthday beautiful Billy xxxxx

Hi Billy Bob, I missed Ruths post about your x-ray results. So glad its nothing sinister.....metacam - you lucky boy! Hope your all better soon and get the new home you deserve. Blossy says Hi!

Great news for Billy Bailey. Hope the problem with his leg clears up soon. xxx

well at least it isnt nothing serious. and maybe that couple that came up now that we know that it isnt serious they may think about you more.

That's such a relief, he is such a lovely boy, I hope he finds a home soon x

Billy was x-rayed yesterday to try and find out why he is so uncomfortable with his right front leg being touched. The x-rays showed no obvious problems so he is going to be kept on Metacam pain relief for a couple of weeks and then review him again. We are really pleased there is nothing serious to worry about :-)

i love the last picture!

Hope all goes well for beautiful Billy-Bailey at the vets on Wednesday. xxx

I've missed your beautiful soft eyes and the so happy to see me waggy bottom in the mornings, but seeing the last picture has made me smile, I'm pleased you have "relaxed" back into the kennels, lol! I hope Wednesday goes well, Me, Buddy, Jack, Penny and my 2 boys send our love xxxxxx

Oh Bailey (Billy) I hope you get on ok at the vets and your results come back ok. This boy is so gorgeous. There must be a forever home just arround the corner. Big cuddles for you xxxxx

Was goin to press like n then thought no I don't like!!! Hope all goes well with x-ray n his forever home is just round the corner. Hugs n kisses Billy Bailey xxxx

Bailey is off to the vets for an x-ray next Wednesday as he is very uncomfortable with his leg being touched. We will keep you posted with the results.

Sorry Deb, I've only just seen your message...well Billy is such a star (I've been putting pictures and messages on the Daybreaks Face book page) I'd say it took him about 4 days to start to be really settled and each day he's getting his "spark" back, it's been a joy to see, today's first was a lovely lick on my nose! He's clean in the house, gets on with my greys and loves my 2 older boys, he doesn't react to non greys, he said a nice hello to a spaniel today, just looked to me for reassurance. He's not an obviously nervous dog, he'll go straight up to unknown people for fuss, he just wants to feel he's a good boy, which means he tries really hard to please...I will give Ruth the full low down on Thursday when he's back at kennels (poor Ruth, I have lots to gush about!) we have loved having him here and will miss him very much...we hope he won't be in kennels very long, he really deserves a forever home x

Hi Tash how is your lovely foster boy doing

Can't wait to see you tom, hope I dont upset you though. Looking forward to seeing what progress youve made with Tash.
luv t

Oh Tash this is the best news since I got back from my disastrous camping holiday, I've thought of nothing but Billy all week. He is sooooo adorable, he just couldnt handle it when H cried (she is 6 so its not that often). I'm so glad he is in a home again for a while. Hows his limp? I miss him terribly and only had him for 6 days. Watch out for his feet...okay to touch whilst he is standing LOL! He is a pleaser and eats well, walks brilliantly and has excellant dog manners - so sorry that we had to bring him back......Good Luck Billy Bob xxxx t

Well Billy is...adorable! He is loving the company of my 3 hounds and is being calm with my 2 boys...he eats well, is a dream to walk and is trying really hard to please...I'll update you on how he's settling in, as he's already been in a home before, wouldn't it be lovely if he could go from here to a home and not back into kennels, he is adorable! If you are interested in giving him a home you are more than welcome to come and see him here x

Billy has come to stay with me, Buddy, Jack, Penny and my 2 boys who are 10 and 11 for a while...I'll keep you updated as to how he's getting on with the hounds and what he's like with older children...x

So sorry to hear it didn't work out for you all. xxx

I was heartbroken dropping Billy off at kennels today. We wont be adopting him afterall, as he just couldn't cope with Heather being upset. He is a wonderful boy with lots of love to give and will be a super mate. He doesn't pull on his lead, eats well, understands a few basic commands and is still learning how to live in a home (worktops are not for resting your nose on and grills are hot & best avoided). I wish it could have worked out better for us but its just not to be this time....sob :(

So pleased he is starting to feel better x

Silly Billy has pulled a muscle, we think, when he jumped over the bike and landed awkwardly (bike a bottom of stairs......dont ask!). Anyway big thanks to Ruth for the magnatherapy & reassurance and Paul of LindaPaul for feeling out the rough bit of muscle to work on. Billy is not limping so much this evening, wishful thinking maybe but I beleive he is better already. Oh and Blossom bared her teeth at him tonight cos she had the new toy & Billy was eyeing it up...the joys! (She hasn't done that before - interesting body language...I'm always learning).

Bill Bayley has a very nice ring to it! xx

Ha Ha Tracey you are so funny! i hope he is a keeper! i told you 3 isnt too much more than 2 to walk :o) xxx

Ha Ha Ha I just re read my last post - hubby in a muzzle? Ooops I of course mean that Billy was muzzled when he woke up his dad........doh!

Billy Bob is settling in really well. No grumbles from any one but hubby as yet. Then again hubby said its not fair Billy has to go back to kennels......mmmmm...he is softening already! I'm actively encouraging hubby to make Billy his dog, think its working, well that was until he headbutted hubby in his muzzle at 6.30am, hubs was fast asleep at the time -LOL!
Hi Dave, so our blue boys are half bros...lovely.
Thanks for all the comments, watch this space, my campaign is gaining momentum.
Sorry Deb your bro in law will have to wait his turn for a blue boy......!
luv t

Hi T, Billy & Blue share the same dad,Maria saw him & said he was lovely,should make a great addition to the family hope it all goes well D,M,Blue&Ben x.

I did spend the weekend showing my brother in law his picture and he was on the point of giving into pressure and considering Bailey but then the Burton on trent lady nicked him!!

T that's really norty LOL and what a fab plan :) Now where's Debbie :)
J xx

I like the plan, hope it works! xxx

T you are SUCH a minx! xxx

Hope it all works out xxxx

Well no suprises there then are you collecting dogs for the next Burton walk incase no one else turns up!
he is a stunning boy hope your hubby comes round!

Guess whos home with me.......Hubby not had a fit as yet! Billy (as I call him, cos our last name is Bayley) is stressy & panting a bit but eating and using the garden fully. R & B have settled to him with no probs at all. All 3 just had tea & flumped on our lounge floor.

Awwww he has stolen my heart in just a few seconds and he liked Heather (6yrs daughter), he is so gentle and loving. My hubby says no and we're on holiday next week or I would get you now. So tempted to bring R & B to meet you just to be sure you would fit in........dare I sneak & reserve you? luv t PS its easier to be forgiven than get permisson.....worked with Blossom!

Big fan. He would be a great pet. VERY sweet natured.

Bailey boy also loved his bath and all the love and attention...he is such a gentle lad and he really looks into your eyes and melts your heart...i so wish he will get a new home soon as i know how much he was wanted and loved in his previous home and how hard it must have been for his owner to return him.....someone will get an absolute gem with this boy, hugs for Bailey xxxx

Had a beautiful walk today - what a fabulous lad Bailey is, so good on the lead and a joy to walk. Here's hoping he finds a home very soon - he certainly deserves it. x

Baileys owners were distraught yesterday at havin to return him. They loved him so much but felt it was best that he came back bcus he was just gettin to anxious n excited whenever their 2yr old wud scream. They both left with tears in their eyes n really want Bailey to find a lovely new home. I kno they want a grey eventually but when the little ones a bit older. Bailey is lovely n has the added bonus of bein house trained n gud around other dogs. I'm sure he will hav a new home really soon n of course he's a blue boy n they fly out. O n don't worry pip he has settled back in the kennels straight away so no need to worry bout him cus he's fine. X

My cuddle goes to Bailey today. It's such a shame it didn't work out for him and I can only imagine how upsetting it is for his owners who will have grown attached Bailey. x

Very sorry to hear things didn't work out for you all. xx

dont worry bailey, with your colour and personality you will find a home very quickly.

Sad that it hasn't worked out for Bailey and his family xxxx Hope it helps you get rehomed again quickly being house trained etc xxxx

We are so, so sad. Bailey is a gorgeous boy. Fully house-trained, walks lovely on his lead, loves his food, quiet throughout the night. However he was getting very stressed and barking around our 2 year old little girl, particularly when she was crying, laughing or shrieking. He also became particularly upset when she was playing with me. He is so beautiful and soft - he deserves a home where he can relax and enjoy love and cuddles. He has been responding very well to commands -he's such a good boy. We are just hoping that he will soon find a lovely forever home. We'll never forget you Bailey Blue, love Lynn, Phil and Chloe X X X

So sad to hear this, still it's better for all concerned. Don't worry Bailey boy, your new home is out there somewhere. My cuddle for you today. xxc

Oh how sorry is this. Your home is out there.
Love The New Ice Maid Clan. X

just spoken to Bailey's new dad and they are so pleased with him, he is settling in so well and is being a very good boy, it's great when it all works out like this and everyone is happy :-) x

Just a quick update. Bailey had a quiet, comfortable and clean first night in his new home. He loves his new bed and is really getting used to his new routine. He's such a happy, relaxed boy and we all love him. Thanks for all your advice! Lynn, Phil and Chloe.

what a lovely photo :-) xx

Well, it's nearing the end of Bailey's first day in his new home. He's settling in really well, enjoyed his dinner and had a lovely walk. He's now snoozing on his bed. He's been golden today, fingers crossed for tonight! Thanks again to all. Lynn, Phil and Chloe

your new mum and dad and little human sister passed their home check today little Bailey boy...you will be in your new home very soon... they are all so looking forward to having you there....good luck lovely boy. xxxx

seems pretty chilled next to that Jack Russell!

Thanks Ruth. We love the photo. Looks like Archie's got a new best friend. A great advert for Greyhounds...and Jack Russells! See you soon, Lynn Phil and Chloe

Bailey did so well with his meet and greet today with Archie..... so pleased he was so good!

really pleased for you xxxx

Thank you Ruth and everyone! We're so pleased to be taking Billy (now called Bailey). We can't wait to start his new life. See you soon. Lynn, Phil and Chloe

Reserved, well done Billy! xxx

Hi ilovemydogmax- every greyhound is taken for two walks each day

he is really cute- i love him. glad that he was taken for a walk today! x

I got to walk him today, and he is amazing on the lead, a real gentle boy and not too big for those that worry about that.
I hope you find your home soon xx

He has gentle eyes xxxx